Camby charges blackmail

Published 4:00 am, Thursday, June 6, 1996

HARTFORD, Conn. - Former UMass basketball star Marcus Camby filed a criminal complaint Wednesday regarding allegations that he was blackmailed by a would-be agent who tried to woo him as a client.

State's Attorney James Thomas said he will begin an investigation to determine whether the case should be prosecuted.

Thomas met at Hartford Superior Court with Camby and his agent, James Bryant of ProServ.

Earlier Wednesday, the University of Massachusetts was gearing up its own inquiry stemming from Camby's reported admission to his hometown newspaper, The Hartford Courant, that he accepted cash and gifts as a player.

Belmont post positions

Cavonnier, the Northern California horse that is the 3-1 favorite to win Saturday's Belmont Stakes, drew the 14th post position as the starting spots for the 15-horse field was announced Thursday.

* Jim Lachey, the Washington Redskins' three-time Pro Bowl tackle, will announce his retirement Thursday, two days after his 33rd birthday.

* Veteran free agent Barry Wilburn, who made a key interception in Philadelphia's playoff victory over the Detroit Lions last year, signed a one-year contract with the Eagles.

* Lawyer Milloy, a safety chosen by the New England Patriots in the second round, has become the first of the team's 12 draft picks to sign.

Presidio golf fees go up

The National Park Service has increased the fees for Friday and weekend play at the Presidio Golf Course, by $10 a round in each case, to $45 and $55, respectively. However, special rates for 7-30-day advance reservations have gone down from $15 to $8 on weekdays and to $12 on Fridays.

Miller still stellar

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Shannon Miller served notice that she is not over the hill yet with a solid first-place performance in the compulsories of the National Gymnastics Championships. Miller posted a score of 39.350 to lead Dominique Moceanu (39.250), Jaycie Phelps (39.225), Amanda Borden (38.875) and Kerri Strug (39.275).

Johnson takes 110 hurdles

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